Toronto Blue Jays News & Updates
The Toronto Blue Jays were 75-75, 4th in the AL East. Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays creamed the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 at Rogers Centre.
Comfortable territory. A W by 7 last night. The most recent result always counts most. Tempering that, a 13-man IL is starting to matter.
Blue Jays Game on September 14
| Opponent: | |
| Location: | Rogers Centre |
| First Pitch: | 07:07 PM EDT |
| Pitching Matchup: | José Soriano (12-7, 3.48 ERA) vs Troy Melton (8-4, 2.42 ERA) |
| TV Broadcast: | Sportsnet, Detroit SportsNet, TVA Sports |
| Forecast: | ☀️ Clear sky, 73°F, Wind 3 mph |
Blue Jays Score & Recap
Yesterday, the Toronto Blue Jays creamed the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 at Rogers Centre.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
Highlights
- George Springer went 2-5 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. went 4-5 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
- Kazuma Okamoto went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.
Blue Jays Record & Standings
AL East
| Team | L10 | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Rays
|
|
90 | 59 | .604 | W3 | |
|
Yankees
|
|
86 | 63 | .577 | 4.0 | W1 |
|
Red Sox
|
|
82 | 68 | .547 | 8.5 | W2 |
|
Blue Jays
|
|
75 | 75 | .500 | 15.5 | W2 |
|
Orioles
|
|
72 | 78 | .480 | 18.5 | L2 |
Toronto Blue Jays are 3-4 in their last 7 games, with a +2 run differential.
Blue Jays Player Stats & Leaders
Batting Leaders
| Player | HR | AVG | OPS | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | .236 | .775 | 85 | |
| 15 | .252 | .740 | 52 | |
| 9 | .265 | .700 | 56 |
Pitching Leaders
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | IP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-5 | 1.23 | 1.00 | 73.1 | |
| 11-5 | 2.38 | 1.06 | 166.1 | |
| 6-2 | 2.71 | 1.06 | 89.2 |
Hot Hitters
| Player | Streak |
|---|---|
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 4 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 4 RBI, .4 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 4 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .444 AVG in last 3 games | |
| 6 hits, 1 HR, 2 RBI, .462 AVG in last 3 games |
Hot Pitchers
| Pitcher | Streak |
|---|---|
| 7.0 IP, 10 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start | |
| 3.0 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games | |
| 2.4 scoreless IP, 6 K in 3 recent games |
Blue Jays News
The Toronto Blue Jays erupted for eight runs against the Baltimore Orioles last night, powered by back-to-back-to-back home runs from George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Kazuma Okamoto, a feat not seen in 14 years. This offensive outburst is a much-needed boost for a team that is hanging on in the Wild Card race, sitting just one game behind the Guardians for the final spot. With Dylan Cease's 2.40 ERA leading the charge on the mound, the Jays look to capitalize on their momentum in the series finale today. Despite the injury woes that have tested their depth, this win could be a turning point as they strive for a playoff berth in the final stretch of the season.
Blue Jays Upcoming Schedule
The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Baltimore Orioles for a 3-game series starting Monday.
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